HOA Membership Drive

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HOA Membership Drive

We have started collecting 2021 membership dues. Barb Lidsky or an HOA member will be setting up at all events (karaoke, scavenger hunter, etc.) You can also join/ renew by calling or texting Barb at 203-671-1377. She will be happy to pick up your application and $10.00. The form is in the newsletter each month. If you need a form ask and that too can be brought to you. How much easier can it get.

Community Carport Sale. 1/9. Residents only!!

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Community Carport Sale

The January carport sale will be for RESIDENTS ONLY
Saturday, January 9, 2021
10:00 am-3:00 pm

Per management, our carport sale will be for residents only. We understand this is disappointing to many of us, however, we must do what management asks us to do for our safety or we don’t have any events, it’s that simple. We can do this, but for it to be a successful event, we must do it together.
So, get busy and clean your shed, your closets, your kitchen cabinets, and Christmas decorations no longer needed for this sale. Get the location of your sale on our list that will be handed out at the start of the day. There are two ways to make certain your location is on the list. A sign-up sheet located in the clubhouse on the downstairs bulletin board or you may send an email to Carol Buie @ carolbuie69@yahoo.com. You don’t want your sale to be overlooked! Sign up or email no later than January 5, 2021 to make certain you get included on the list.
Please remember to wear your mask, social distance and sanitize your hands whenever possible. This is a free event to residents and sponsored by your Activities Committee.

January Beading Class

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January Beading Class

Barb Lidsky will be holding a beading class on Thursdays, beginning January 7th  in the ballroom from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.  It will have to be first come, first serve as we can only have 10 total. The cost will be $5.00 for a bracelet or $10.00 for a necklace. All material will be provided. This first class will be to pick out which pattern and colors you want. For questions, call 203-671-1377.

Craft News

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CRAFT NEWS

CRAFT GROUP MEMBERSHIP:

The Craft Group is always looking to welcome new members. If you, or any Schalamar resident you know, would like to join us, there is a sign-up sheet in the Gift Shop. It will be there thru January 5th, so please sign up by that date. Or you can email Shirley McGee at smmcgee128@gmail.com. You/they will then be contacted by a Craft Group Officer or Committee Member. Come join us for some great fun and friendship!
CRAFT GROUP OFFICER ELECTIONS:
We are currently taking nominations and volunteers for 2021 Officers and will be holding elections in mid January. The open positions that we need to fill are:
Chairperson (President), Vice Chairperson (Vice President) and Treasurer. You may nominate a fellow Schalamar resident (with their permission), or volunteer yourself for any officer position. Please email Shirley McGee at smmcgee128@gmail.com by January 5th with your submissions.

GIFT SHOP:
The Gift Shop will be closed for New Years on  Thursday Dec. 31st and Friday Jan. 1st. Otherwise, normal hours are Monday thru Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM. We have a nice variety of hand-made items for sale. Stop in and support your resident artists and crafters.
Please note: To keep our volunteer workers safe, masks are required to enter the Shop.
HAPPY New Year from the Schalamar Craft Group!

WHAT CHILD IS THIS Has been cancelled.

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A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
To Celebrate the Birth of our Savior
Sadly this event has been canceled due to technical challenges. We all look forward to next year’s production!
In lieu of the play the cast & choir will be driving around the community Christmas carolling. Get your friends together in small groups along the route & we will stop & sing to you.  We will try to cover as much of the community as we can before dark. Watch for more details in this week’s Gazette.

HOA Membership Drive Saturdays and Wed evenings..

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HOA Membership Drive
Barb Lidsky is heading up this year’s membership drive, and she is doing everything she can to make sure everyone has the opportunity to join the HOA, in spite of all the current restrictions.
On Saturday mornings from 9 to Noon, and Wednesday evenings from 4 – 6 someone from the HOA board will be outside the Caddy Shack selling memberships. There will also be someone taking applications on Bingo night in the ballroom.   If none of these options will work for you, give Barb a call at 203 -671-1377, and she will come to your house to get you signed up.
Remember, if you are not a member of the HOA, you will not be able to vote in the upcoming elections in January. 

Bingo. CANCELLED due to management

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BINGO!!
Bingo is starting not Tuesday, November 17th in the ballroom!
Doors open at 5:30.      Games start at 6:30
MASKS ARE REQUIRED!
There will be a limit of 3 people per table, 4 per table if there is a couple
Absolute maximum will be 64 people, including workers

Line Dancing has returned

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Line dancing classes have resumed in the ballroom!
Please join our instructor, Kathy Brickley on
Tuesday mornings from 9:00  to 10:30.
Please wear shoes with backs on them, and bring something to drink.
Social distancing will be observed. Please remember to bring your mask!

Article on Voting Instruction for January 2021

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HOA Annual Meeting and Elections coming in January!   Voting Instructions
2021 HOA membership will be required to vote for HOA Board positions.

Positions open include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and four Director’s positions.  Nomination for offices is open until the end of the December 14, 2020 Member Meeting.  Election procedures will be adjusted this year, due to the unusual times we are experiencing.   If there is more than one nominee for any position, a written ballot will be available for voting on or prior to the January 11 meeting.  Ballots will not be available until after the December 14 Member Meeting.

Ways to vote:

  1. Vote in person on January 11– All-Day Voting- 8:00-5:00. Inside or near the Clubhouse.
  2. Absentee Ballot Voting– Pick up a ballot after the December 14th Member Meeting from Norma Miller, 1627 Champion Dr. Phone: 863-665-2480. Paper Ballot must be returned to her by Saturday, January 9.
  3. Mail-In Voting- If not at Schalamar prior to the January 11 meeting, ballots can be requested from Norma Miller, nmiller@paulbunyan.net.

-Before the December 14 Member meeting– request ballot by email or phone.

-After the December 14 meeting– Contact Norma immediately for a ballot to be emailed to you.  Vote and send paper ballot back to Norma by postal service.  2021 Membership Dues of $10 must be included. Membership card will be kept by Norma until you return.

Mailed Ballots must be received by Norma by Saturday, January 9, or will be counted if received in the mail on Monday, January 11.  Contact: HOA Secretary Norma Miller: 863-665-2480, 1627 Champion Dr., or nmiller@paulbunyan.net.

Coffee and Donuts cancelled until further notice..

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COFFEE AND DONUTS!
Mark your calendars for. DRIVE THRU
COFFEE AND DONUTS
Once Management allows we will restart..
UNDER THE CLUBHOUSE PORTICO
You can drive your cart onto the portico to select and pay for your coffee and donut, one cup of coffee and one donut = $1.00.  Please remember to maintain your social distancing while wearing some type of face covering. No parking will be allowed on the either side of the portico.

Karaoke cancelled this year.

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Dick Rae will be hosting a music night on Friday, Once Management allows it’s return.  There will be a maintained social distancing.  Karaoke note:  If you want to sing you need to check in at the DJ desk as soon as you can to get your name on the list.  Cash bar available. It is very important to note: you may not bring your own alcohol as this would  jeopardize their liquor license

Sam’s Club Membership and account credit…

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Things have changed but we had Sam’s Club here at Schalamar.  At this point they are offering a $45 Gift Card for new memberships but if you have a renewal they will allow you to cancel and resign up as a new member.   I am not an employee of Sam’s so I only know what they tell me.
I found this deal on line.  Hope you can enjoy but you have to go into Sam”s Club to get it..  Go into the club and give them the code you find on this link.. For Associate: Enter activation code 12352 to load Instant Savings offer.  All the information is in this link.

www.onlinemembershipoffer.com/pch

 

LAWSUIT INFORMATION

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The HOA Board is aware that there are many questions about the statement from management this morning concerning the lawsuit.  We have consulted with our attorney in order to provide you with accurate information. Here is a statement from our attorney concerning any potential effect on individual homeowners:  On advice of our lawyer, the Board has determined to file an appeal of the adverse ruling by the federal court. It was not unexpected that the defendants filed a request for their attorney’s fees to be awarded against the incorporated HOA. There is no guarantee that the judge will award them those fees. In light of the appeal, it is possible that the determination of what fees should be awarded may be postponed pending the appeal. If awarded prior to the conclusion of the appeal, enforcement of payment of those fees by the incorporated HOA would likely also be delayed. Regardless, since the class of homeowners was never certified, it is very unlikely that any homeowner will be exposed to any kind of attorney’s fee liability. Each of you would have a significant due process challenge to such an award against the individual homeowner.
  We know there are other questions. Please bring them to the HOA membership meeting on September 14th. We will be working until then to gather more information so accurate answers can be given. Please understand that individual board members, not being attorneys, are advised not to give legal opinions on these matters.  In the meantime, you may call the attorney directly.
Daniel Perry: 407-894-9003